2006 Acura RL vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RL | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | RL | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2820 mm |